Ibiza is once again appearing on the big screen, this time as a backdrop for the latest instalment of the long-running British gangster film franchise Rise of the Footsoldier.
Rise of the Footsoldier: Retribution arrives in UK cinemas on August 28, 2026, bringing the action to Ibiza in a story that follows gangster Pat Tate on a revenge mission. The film is the seventh instalment in the franchise, with Craig Fairbrass returning as Tate.
Filmed in Ibiza
The film was partly shot on location in Ibiza, giving the island a prominent role in the latest chapter.
According to information from the film's production team, filming took place in Ibiza in November 2024, followed by additional filming in the UK during 2025.
The island is not simply mentioned in the film — it forms an important part of the setting, with the story taking Pat Tate to Ibiza as he seeks revenge for the death of a friend.
Ibiza Becomes Part of the Story
The film follows Tate as he travels to Ibiza, where his search for answers leads him into a new series of confrontations involving criminals and mercenaries.
The latest chapter therefore gives international audiences another cinematic view of Ibiza, this time through the lens of a British crime thriller rather than a traditional holiday or lifestyle production.
The film's Ibiza setting also adds another chapter to the island's long relationship with cinema. Noudiari notes that it does not necessarily replace Barbet Schroeder's 1969 film More as the most notable film shot on the island, but it does continue Ibiza's history as an international filming location.
The Seventh Film in the Franchise
Rise of the Footsoldier began in 2007 and has developed into a long-running British crime-film series centred on fictionalised versions of figures from the Essex underworld.
Craig Fairbrass has played Pat Tate throughout several instalments, and he returns once again for Retribution.
The latest film is directed by Nick Nevern, who previously worked on Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance.
Ibiza on the Big Screen
The arrival of the film is another reminder of the different ways Ibiza continues to feature in international entertainment.
While the island is most often associated with its beaches, nightlife and music scene, its landscapes and distinctive locations have also attracted filmmakers over the years.
With Rise of the Footsoldier: Retribution, Ibiza becomes the setting for a gritty British gangster story — bringing the island to cinema audiences across the UK and potentially introducing its scenery to viewers who have never visited.
The film was released in UK cinemas on August 28, 2026.
